Trainer:Ken McPeek Jockey:Robby Albarado Foaling Date: 2-15-2005 Pedigree: Tale of the Cat - Reflect the Music by A.P. Indy Dosage Profile: 8-6-14-2-0 Dosage Index/CD: 2.33 0.67 2007 Record: 4 starts 1-1-1 $108,391 Best Beyer Figure: 95 Note: Tends to rally from far back. Broke his maiden at Keeneland last year in his second start then was 3rd in the Kentucky Jockey Club at Churchill Downs and 4th in the Delta Jackpot. Made his 2008 debut in the Lane's End Stakes at Turfway where he was again 4th then went to the Blue Grass at Keeneland to be 4th yet again in his final prep. Rallied to 2nd in the stretch before weakening to 4th at the finish of the Preakness.
Da' Tara shocks in the 2008 Belmont Stakes - Longest shot on the board Da' Tara led the whole way, drawing off to win by 5 1/4 lengths over Denis of Cork. Heavy favorite Big Brown came up empty and was eased, finishing last. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
More Belmont Day Photos - 16 more photos including Shaquille O’Neal, the unused Triple Crown trophy, and more.
Manhattan Handicap and Just a Game Stakes Results - On the Belmont undercard, Dancing Forever just got up at the wire to beat favorite Out of Control in the Manhattan Handicap, while Ventura held off top choice Lady of Venice in the Just a Game Stakes. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Acorn Stakes, True North Handicap, and Woody Stephens Stakes Results - Also on the Belmont undercard, Zaftig upset favorite Indian Blessing in the Acorn, top choice Benny the Bull got up in the final stride of the True North Handicap, and J Be K won wire-to-wire in the Woody Stephens Stakes. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2008 Belmont Entries - A field of 10 was entered with Big Brown drawing post #1. Get all the horses, posts, and odds here.